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The 5 Key Cloud Computing Characteristics & Other Important Concepts

When cloud computing was first coming into its own as an industry in 2011, the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) published a landmark paper1  that laid out five core cloud computing characteristics, as well as four deployment models and three service models. Although the paper lays out the essential characteristics of cloud computing,...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 18 Nov'24

28 Cloud Computing Trends: Adoption, Market, Technology, Services, Security and Cost Optimization

Cloud computing refers to a network of remote servers and resources accessed on-demand over a network. Resources provided computing services include servers, databases, networking, computing power and storage, all delivered over the internet. Cloud computing is driving innovation and efficiency across industries, and is helping to quickly build, deploy and manage business systems. Cloud adoption...

By Kevin Kiruri — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 28 Nov'24

58 Cloud Computing Terms You Should Know

Cloud computing is a computing model that offers access to a pool of computers without physical contact. Essentially, you use the computing power of computers that you cannot see or touch over the internet. Understanding cloud computing terms is essential for effective communication and decision-making in the cloud industry. For cloud computing professionals, learning cloud...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 07 Feb'25

15 Challenges of Cloud Computing & Solutions

While cloud computing has transformed data access and management, cloud computing is not without challenges. The challenges of cloud computing are diverse, but often come down to fundamental aspects of the cloud. Common challenges include security issues due to the increased attack surface from being hosted online, to multi-environment complexities like integrating multiple different cloud...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 06 Feb'25

Cloud Computing Disaster Recovery: Definition, Plan, Methods and Benefits

Cloud computing disaster recovery (DR) refers to policies, tools and procedures that enable the backup and restoration of data, applications and services in the event of a disaster impacting cloud infrastructure. A cloud computing disaster is any event that compromises cloud-based systems, like hardware failure, software bugs, power outages, cyberattacks or natural disasters. A cloud...

By Mercy Wawira — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 29 Oct'24

Cloud Computing Architecture: Definition, Components, How It Works and Its Benefits

Cloud computing architecture is the collective term for all the components used in cloud computing. It’s usually divided into three main components — namely, a front end for the user to interact with, a back end to store data and perform computations, and a network that connects them. A cloud-based delivery model allows the end...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 15 Feb'25

Understanding the 6 Principles of Cloud Computing

If you’re looking to learn more about cloud computing, the core principles of cloud computing form an important foundation, no matter which cloud architecture you work with. The principles of cloud computing are federation, isolation, freedom, elasticity, customization and trust.  As defined by the 2011 publication ‘Cloud Computing: Principles and Paradigms’, these principles are fundamental...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 19 Nov'24

Top Cloud Computing Examples Based on Service Types and Models in 2025

In the most basic sense, cloud computing refers to any resource, application or software component delivered to a client via the cloud. However, there are many different types of cloud services that vary wildly in their functionality and purpose. If you’re just starting to learn the ins and outs of cloud computing, then looking at...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 13 Mar'25

13 Key Benefits of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing refers to any and all computer resources that are delivered on-demand over a network, usually the Internet. Over the past two decades, cloud computing has grown from its infancy into a core component of basically every large business and industry. Moving data and workflows to the cloud has obvious advantages over traditional on-premises...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 01 Aug'24

Introduction to AWS Cloud Computing

Take your first step towards mastering AWS cloud computing and unlock the potential of scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions for your projects and initiatives

By Ben Schmitt — 27 Apr'24 Last Updated: 13 Jul'24